Principal Signalling Design Engineer

About the role

UGL Engineering designs, constructs, commissions and maintains critical infrastructure across road, rail, building, power, water and renewable sectors. The Principal Signalling Engineer is the subject matter expert on rail signalling and provides technical leadership to the signalling team. The role is accountable for technical inputs into bid submissions and tender strategy, and for giving technical guidance, input and management during design and delivery of signalling projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review and agree with design timeframes shown on the design program
• Attend design reviews
• Contribute technical advice to the team on matters relating to the engineering solution
• Participate in leadership roles for tender preparation
• Develop a thorough understanding of the overall project and communicate it effectively to the applicable Project Team members under supervision
• Review and oversee design outputs to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Ensure all necessary reviews, verifications and validations are planned and conducted, and their outcomes incorporated into the design
• Create a team culture that fosters high performance and personal improvement
• Act as a technical reference authority

Required profile

• Experienced Signalling Design Engineer at Senior - Principal level
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with acceptance by Engineers Australia or equivalent
• RPEQ in a relevant discipline, or the ability to achieve RPEQ Level 3 Signalling Design Competency from QR (or the ability to achieve it immediately)
• Ability to build productive relationships with people at all levels, internally and externally
• Ability to work independently, prioritise demands, handle complex tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Discounted Medibank health insurance
• Individual Development Plan
• Wellness program with AIA Vitality
• OneRewards discount program

The position is full-time, based in NSW (Southern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire) or QLD (Brisbane CBD and inner suburbs). Screening checks may be part of the recruitment process.